03-18-2006, 05:45 AM
I have a pair of Simms "Classic Guide Stockingfoots" that I bought in the spring of 2000. I was tired of rasslin' my way in and out of the neoprenes and the clamminess that developes with extended wear.
A 2000 trip to Alaska was the prod for timing of that purchase. We float some rivers up there for 10 day stretches. You put your waders on first thing in the morning and take them off last thing at night.
I was - and still am - very satisfied with these waders. I haven't had any trouble being too chilled with them on, even sitting in my float tube for extended periods in the cold water of spring fishing here in Oregon. I just put on more Capeline, Filson wool and/or fleece.
They have worn well with hard use each year...no leaks or any other malfunctions yet (knock on wood). They are extremely comfortable with easy on/off and flexible when moving around.
They are light and easy to pack into backcountry lakes, also making a pretty petite package when rolled up.
They didn't come with gravel guards and still don't as far as I know. However, the lack of them has never seemed to be a problem for me.
That's the only breathable that I've owned so my review is pretty limited.
...Randy
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A 2000 trip to Alaska was the prod for timing of that purchase. We float some rivers up there for 10 day stretches. You put your waders on first thing in the morning and take them off last thing at night.
I was - and still am - very satisfied with these waders. I haven't had any trouble being too chilled with them on, even sitting in my float tube for extended periods in the cold water of spring fishing here in Oregon. I just put on more Capeline, Filson wool and/or fleece.
They have worn well with hard use each year...no leaks or any other malfunctions yet (knock on wood). They are extremely comfortable with easy on/off and flexible when moving around.
They are light and easy to pack into backcountry lakes, also making a pretty petite package when rolled up.
They didn't come with gravel guards and still don't as far as I know. However, the lack of them has never seemed to be a problem for me.
That's the only breathable that I've owned so my review is pretty limited.
...Randy
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